03 Jun 2023 | 07:55 AM UTC
Gulf of Aden: A magnitude-5.9 offshore earthquake occurs in the Gulf of Aden, morning June 3 /update 1
A magnitude-5.9 offshore earthquake in Gulf of Aden off Somalia and Yemen at around 10:17 June 3. No immediate reports of damages.
Event
A magnitude-5.9 earthquake occurred in the Gulf of Aden near northern Somalia and south Yemen at 10:17 EAT June 3. The epicenter was about 183 km (113 miles) northwest of Bosaso, Somalia. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light shaking was probably felt throughout northern Somalia and southern Yemen. The temblor took place following a magnitude-5.2 earthquake with epicenter about 163 km (101 miles) northwest of Bosaso at around 09:23 EAT. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquakes; however, significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Light aftershocks are likely over the coming days.
The event has not prompted a regionwide tsunami warning, although minor sea level fluctuations are possible in coastal areas close to the epicenter.
Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.
Advice
Out of an abundance of caution, consider vacating multistory buildings where shaking occurred until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Monitor and plan for aftershocks.
Out of an abundance of caution, consider moving away from low-lying coastal areas until local authorities determine that no local tsunami threat exists.
